Peer Groups



Peer Groups

Introduction

The problem of interpersonal relationships is one of the most fundamental aspects in the life of the individual. According to the cultural-historical theory the development of the psyche of children occur in the process of interaction, communication with adults and peers. The child appropriates the socio-historical experience; on this basis he formed specific types of human mental and practical activities. Talking about teenagers cannot exclude the role of communication with their peers in the development and establishment of their identity. Some researchers believe such communication is critical, both in positive and in negative ways. Indeed, the communication can contribute to the successful socialization of adolescents, but may push it to antisocial behavior. Therefore, all the issues related to peer groups will be discussed in detail.

Overview of Peer Groups

Group life is as old as mankind itself. The groups gave rise to human beings that can solve their psychological and social needs more effectively. Some of the characteristics that make up the groups of teenagers are given for participation, but what seeks and finds in them, affect different groups in adolescents. Many people learn about youth groups in both organizations and in informal spaces, allow them to reflect on different models of intervention from the teaching, continuing to promote the autonomy and uniqueness of adolescents. Love, friendship, affection, feeling recognized and valued, are fundamental psychological needs for human beings. It feels good and makes sense of belonging. That is so important in life group of people. Just as the family is the first organization to which people belong and they made their first learning it values, which consisted way of seeing things, attitudes, etc. The various groups to which people integrate become the next area for new learning (Asher, 1990, 146).

The group membership provides a platform other than the teen to see the world. It offers a relatively stable, by the very fact of being a teenager. It is difficult to find in the family. It is a symmetrical relationship, a level playing field, with pairs having the same problems, concerns, desires and tastes. These people learn to socialize, and they can find support to deal with their conflicts and to build their identity of elements. In the adolescent group, sometimes people can learn to delay interests in favor of behaviors that involve participation, solidarity and cooperation, responding to behaviors that are basic values ??for living together in community (Dishion, 1999, 764).

Overview of Adolescence

The difficult passage from childhood to adolescence, the subject has among other changes, three key matchups: a) The mourning of the lost child's body (easily observable in the adolescent, his awkwardness, his lack of mastery of the body). His body changed but did not have mature body scheme. b) The mourning of the loss of the role of child. The teenager is no longer a child but it is more adult. People can see them playing with dolls or read children's literature. The next moment is planning a family, work, etc. c) The mourning the loss of idealized parents of ...